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An Open Letter to the New Springfield City Leadership

Read recommendations for the future of Springfield, Missouri, guided by survey responses from the local business community.
Taylor Warwick
New on the Scene

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

After years of leading health care expansions in Kansas City, Taylor Warwick embraces new opportunities as COO of Mercy Springfield Communities—and looks forward to diving into life in the Ozarks.
A&B Cycle team
Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

For the past 100 years, A&B Cycle has been a mainstay in Springfield, Missouri. Its continuous commitment to serving its customers—from loyal cyclists to new riders—has solidified its spot providing 417-landers with a way to get outdoors.
College Station Theater
On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

With many changes over the past 15 years, Paul Tillman and his dad, Scott, have decided to keep the ownership and operation of College Station Theater local.
Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile
Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

A new placemaking effort is underway on Medical Mile, that 2.8-mile stretch between two giant health care systems on National Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Better Block SGF is ready to tackle a very long challenge.

Networking in the Ozarks

Find out where to meet and network with other business leaders in Springfield and southwest Missouri.

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Splitverse co-founder Jacob Stradling of Springfield MO
Excellence in Technology

Splitverse is the 2020 Excellence in Technology Most Innovative Startup Award Winner

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33 southwest Missouri businesses share their COVID-19 success hacks and strategies that helped them quickly pivot into a new way of doing...

may 2020 | Companies, E-Commerce, Features, Health
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Strategy

The Branson Puerto Rico Talent Attraction Program Gives Back to Puerto Rican Communities

The Branson community recruits a chunk of its workforce from Puerto Rico. Now, community leaders are finding a way to give back.

may 2020 | Branson, Do Good, Features, Strategy
Krista Peryer and Maranda Provance of The Geek Foundation Springfield MO
Strategy

The Geek Foundation Aims to Empower Locals to Take a Job in the Tech Industry

Krista Peryer and Maranda Provance of The Geek Foundation will champion the tech industry through a curriculum developed with Pitt...

may 2020 | Education, People, Q&A, Strategy
Brad Harris of The Wash House in Springfield MO
Strategy

When to Reinvest in Your Business

It can be hard to know when and how to reinvest in a business. But, as Brad Harris of The Wash House in Springfield, Missouri says, a lot...

may 2020 | Strategy
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Leadership

What You Missed from Biz 417's Virtual Women Who Mean Business B-School

Sally Hargis, Dianna Devore, Carmen Parker-Bradshaw, Debra Shantz Hart and Jena Holtberg-Benge all speak about COVID-19, making career...

apr 16 2020 | B-School, Women in Business
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Strategy

Is Remote Work Here To Stay?

As businesses adapt to new realities and forge ahead, we explore how a local firm has helped southwest Missouri companies go virtual and...

apr 14 2020 | Branded Content, Business Services, Native Content, Technology
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The Best Desks, Chairs & Stretches for Working From Home

Nix neck and back pain with these simple stretches and home office additions available locally.

apr 14 2020 | Branded Content, Health, Native Content, Workspaces
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Kuat President Luke Kuschmeader in Springfield MO
Manufacturing

How Küat Has Been Successful Producing Bike Racks in Southwest Missouri

We talked with Küat co-founder and president Luke Kuschmeader to learn how this small gear company in southwest Missouri managed to stand...

nov 2019 | Biking, Entrepreneur, Features, Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

Manufacturing Jobs & Education Opportunities in Southwest Missouri

Get a jumpstart on your career and take advantage of these southwest Missouri organizations and their programs. Your perfect job is waiting.

nov 2019 | Education, Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

5 Manufacturing Related Occupations to Keep an Eye On

The job market is alive and well in Missouri, with an overall unemployment rate of 3.5 percent statewide and only 3 percent here in the...

nov 2019 | Jobs, Manufacturing
Julie Higgins and Jeff Houghton
Leadership

Advice and Whiskey with Julie Higgins

Julie Higgins is the CEO of I Pour Life, an organization she created that works with at-risk and homeless youth in the area and also works...

nov 2019 | Advice & Whiskey, Leadership, Women in Business
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Strategy

Brentwood North and Ozark Square Shopping Centers On the Rise

There are two noteworthy and buzzing business areas in the 417 region, but they aren’t really new at all. Discover the theories behind...

nov 2019 | Ozark, MO, Shopping
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Manufacturing

Build a Career with EFCO Corporation

EFCO Corporation strives to be the most trusted supplier in commercial architecture and is a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Build, Make It Native, Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

Build Solutions for Automated Systems with DT Engineering

DT Engineering works with Fortune 500 companies to dream up solutions for automated assembly lines that utilize robotics as well as other...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Business Services, Make It Native, Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

Build the Boats You Love with White River Marine Group

White River Marine Group is the world’s largest builder of fishing and recreational boats by volume, and they are also a member of...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Make It Native, Manufacturing, Native Content
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Branson's Black Tie Gala 2020

Branson's Black Tie Gala at Chateau on the Lake on February 7, 2020. Photos by Brad Zweerink.
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Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards 2020

Downtown Springfield Association's Annual Downtown Awards Ceremony presented by the Downtown Council of Champions. February 6. Hotel...
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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting 2020

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting. January 31. University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center. Photos by Brad...
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Biz 417's Think Summit 2020

Biz 417's Think Summit presented by People Centric Consulting Group. Hosted by the Springfield Art Museum. January 24, 2020.

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